"side in the future. The mosque is accessible within walking distance South West from Central Station of the MTR. Jamia Mosque (Hong Kong) Jamia Mosque (, lit. Shelley Street Mosque, or 回教清真禮拜總堂) is a mosque at Mid-levels, Hong Kong, China. The mosque is the oldest mosque in Hong Kong. The neighboring streets Mosque Street and Mosque Junction are named after this mosque. Mufti Abdul Zaman is the main Imam of this Mosque and he leads prayers and taraveeh in the month of Ramadan. The mosque was built in 1890 on a piece of land leased by the British Hong Kong"
"Muezzin A muezzin (; from , ) is the person appointed at a mosque to lead and recite the call to prayer for every event of prayer and worship in the mosque. The mu'addhin's post is an important one, and the community depends on him for an accurate prayer schedule. The professional mu'addhin is chosen for his good character, voice and skills to serve at the mosque. However, the mu'addhin is not considered a cleric, but in a position comparable to a Christian verger. When calling to prayer, the mu'addhin faces the qiblah, the direction of the Ka'bah in Makkah,"
"is the mihrab, a niche or depression indicating the direction of Mecca. Usually the mihrab is not occupied by furniture either. Sometimes, especially during Friday prayers, a raised ""minbar"" or pulpit is located to the side of the mihrab for a ""Khaṭīb"" (), or some other speaker to offer a ""Khuṭbah"" (, Sermon). The mihrab serves as the location where the imam leads the five daily prayers on a regular basis. As ritual purification precedes all prayers, mosques often have ablution fountains or other facilities for washing in their entryways or courtyards. However, worshippers at much smaller mosques often have"
"Khatib In Islam, a khatib, khateeb or hatib (Arabic خطيب ""khaṭīb"") is a person who delivers the sermon (""khuṭbah"") (literally ""narration""), during the Friday prayer and Eid prayers. The khatib is usually the imam (prayer leader), but the two roles can be played by different people. There are no requirements of eligibility to become a khatib, although the person must be a male who has attained the age of puberty. It is also required that the khatib be in a state of physical purity (wuḍūʼ). Women may be khateebahs. Edina Lekovic gave the inaugural khutba at the Women's Mosque in"
"Minbar A minbar ( but pronounced ""mimbar"", also romanized as mimber) is a pulpit in the mosque where the imam (prayer leader) stands to deliver sermons (خطبة, ""khutbah"") or in the Hussainia where the speaker sits and lectures the congregation. The word is a derivative of the Arabic root ""n-b-r"" (""to raise, elevate""); the Arabic plural is manābir (). While minbars are akin to pulpits, they have a function and position more similar to that of a church lectern, being used instead by the minister of religion, the imam, typically for a wider range of readings and prayers. The minbar,"
"recitation that is consequently broadcast to the speakers usually mounted on the higher part of the mosque's minarets, thus calling those nearby to prayer. The message can also be recorded, as is the case for London Central Mosque. The muezzin is chosen for his talent and ability in reciting the ""adhan"" beautifully, melodiously and loudly for all Muslims to hear. This is one of the important duties in the mosque, as his companions and community rely on him in his call for Muslims to come to pray in congregation. The Imam leads the prayer five times a day. The first"
"Hazzan A hazzan (; ) or chazzan ( , plural ; Yiddish ""khazn""; Ladino ""hassan"") is a Jewish musician or precentor trained in the vocal arts who helps lead the congregation in songful prayer. In English, this prayer leader is often referred to as cantor, a term also used in Christianity. The person leading the congregation in public prayers is called the ""sh'liaḥ tzibbur"" (Hebrew for ""emissary of the congregation""). Jewish law restricts this role to adult Jews. In theory, any lay person can be a ""sh'liaḥ tzibbur""; most synagogue-attending Jews will serve in this role every now and again."
"aware of Islamic jurisprudence. The Imaam stands in front by himself while the followers stand behind him in straight lines, all facing the Qiblah (the direction of Ka’bah). The most worthy of leading people in prayer is the one who is the best in memorizing and reciting the Quran. If they are equal, then the one who has the deepest knowledge of Sunnah. If they still are equal in the knowledge of Sunnah, then the oldest of the group. The Messenger of Allaah said: “The most versed in recitation of the Book of Allaah leads the people in the prayer."
"2015. Khatib In Islam, a khatib, khateeb or hatib (Arabic خطيب ""khaṭīb"") is a person who delivers the sermon (""khuṭbah"") (literally ""narration""), during the Friday prayer and Eid prayers. The khatib is usually the imam (prayer leader), but the two roles can be played by different people. There are no requirements of eligibility to become a khatib, although the person must be a male who has attained the age of puberty. It is also required that the khatib be in a state of physical purity (wuḍūʼ). Women may be khateebahs. Edina Lekovic gave the inaugural khutba at the Women's Mosque"
"Adhan The adhan, athan, or azaan ( ) (also called in Turkish: ""Ezan"") is the Islamic call to worship, recited by the ""muezzin"" at prescribed times of the day. The root of the word is ""ʾadhina"" meaning ""to listen, to hear, be informed about"". Another derivative of this word is ""ʾudhun"" (), meaning ""ear"". ""Adhan"" is called out by a ""muezzin"" from the mosque five times a day, traditionally from the minaret, summoning Muslims for mandatory (""fard"") worship (""salat""). A second call, known as ""iqama"", (set up) then summons Muslims to line up for the beginning of the prayers. The"
"prayer service and the five daily prayers, or salat. Some mosques have specific places for the adhan to be made from, such as a minaret or a designated area in the mosque. Major mosques usually have a person who is called the ""servant of the mosque"". He usually is the person who performs the athan. In the case of small mosques, the imam of the mosque would perform the athan. An interpreter of the Qur'an and Hadith, the Islamic scriptures. These were traditionally Muftis who used interpretation (""ijtihad"") to clarify Islamic law, but in many modern secular contexts, Islamic law"
"eleven-step staircase made of carved and sculptured teak wood. Composed of an assembly of over three hundred finely sculpted parts, this minbar is considered to be a jewel of Islamic wooden art. Minbar A minbar ( but pronounced ""mimbar"", also romanized as mimber) is a pulpit in the mosque where the imam (prayer leader) stands to deliver sermons (خطبة, ""khutbah"") or in the Hussainia where the speaker sits and lectures the congregation. The word is a derivative of the Arabic root ""n-b-r"" (""to raise, elevate""); the Arabic plural is manābir (). While minbars are akin to pulpits, they have a"
"Qibla The Qibla (, ""Direction"", also transliterated as Qiblah, Qibleh, Kiblah, Kıble or Kibla), is the direction that should be faced when a Muslim prays during ""Ṣalāṫ"" (). It is fixed as the direction of the Kaaba in the Hejazi city of Mecca. Most mosques contain a wall niche that indicates the Qiblah, which is known as a ""miḥrâb"" (). Most multifaith prayer rooms will also contain a Qibla, although usually less standardized in appearance than one would find within a mosque. Muslims all praying towards the same point is traditionally considered to symbolize the unity of the ""Ummah"" (,"
"Muhammad's death. Imam is an Arabic word meaning ""Leader"". The ruler of a country might be called the Imam, for example. The term, however, has important connotations in the Islamic tradition especially in Shia belief. In Sunni belief, the term is used for the founding scholars of the four Sunni madhhabs, or schools of religious jurisprudence ""(fiqh)"". It is commonly used to refer to the official that leads the prayers at the mosques. Meanwhile, in Brunei, Singapore and Malaysia, those who lead any prayers in any places such as at home, are also called imam. The ""Grand Imam"" or ""Imam"
"consisting of three superimposed tiers of gradual size and decor. Before the five required daily prayers, a ""Mu’adhdhin"" () calls the worshippers to prayer from the minaret. In many countries like Singapore where Muslims are not the majority, mosques are prohibited from loudly broadcasting the ""Adhān"" (, Call to Prayer), although it is supposed to be said loudly to the surrounding community. The ""adhan"" is required before every prayer. However, nearly every mosque assigns a ""muezzin"" for each prayer to say the ""adhan"" as it is a recommended practice or ""Sunnah"" () of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. At mosques that"
"is made during the performance of the salat. The prayer is performed as normal, with the congregation following the actions and movements of the imam as he performs the salat. Congregation prayer in a mosque, or masjid, is particularly encouraged for men and is optional for women. Muslim men are encouraged to offer as many of the five daily prayers in the mosque as possible, as the reward for doing so is at least 27 times greater than offering the prayer alone at home. The congregational prayer is led by an Imaam. The Imaam should be male, just, and well"
"Alberto Mizrahi, Yaakov Yoseph Stark, Jochen (Yaacov) Fahlenkamp, and Eli Weinberg. Hazzan A hazzan (; ) or chazzan ( , plural ; Yiddish ""khazn""; Ladino ""hassan"") is a Jewish musician or precentor trained in the vocal arts who helps lead the congregation in songful prayer. In English, this prayer leader is often referred to as cantor, a term also used in Christianity. The person leading the congregation in public prayers is called the ""sh'liaḥ tzibbur"" (Hebrew for ""emissary of the congregation""). Jewish law restricts this role to adult Jews. In theory, any lay person can be a ""sh'liaḥ tzibbur""; most"
"Precentor A precentor is a person who helps facilitate worship. The details vary depending on the religion, denomination, and era in question. The Latin derivation is ""præcentor"", from cantor, meaning ""the one who sings before"" (or alternatively, ""first singer""). The chief precentor was the highest position in many ancient Mesopotamian cities (see Music of Mesopotamia). Jewish precentors are song or prayer leaders, leading synagogue music. A Jewish precentor is typically called a hazzan or cantor. In the Middle Ages, women precentors leading prayers in the ""weibershul"" (women's gallery) were known as firzogerin, vorsangerin, foreleiner, zugerin, or zugerke. A precentor is"
"means through which humans receive divine grace, because ""He brings men closer to obedience (of Allah) and keeps them away from disobedience."" As fulfilling the human being is his wish, it is logical that God appoints Imams to subject man to his wishes. So his existence and his deeds display two forms of grace of God toward man. The word ""Imām"" denotes a person who stands or walks ""in front"". For Sunni Islam, the word is commonly used to mean a person who leads the course of prayer in the mosque. It also means the head of a ""madhhab"" (""school"
"main purpose behind the multiple loud pronouncements of ""adhan"" in every mosque is to make available to everyone an easily intelligible summary of Islamic belief. In modern times, loudspeakers have been installed on minarets for this purpose. The ""adhan"" recites the ""Takbir"" (God is great) followed by the ""Shahada"" (There is no god but God, Muhammad is the messenger of God). This statement of faith, called the ""Kalimah"", is the first of the Five Pillars of Islam. The muezzin (""mu'aḏḏin"")–is the person who recites the ""adhan"" from the mosque. Typically in modern times, this is done using a microphone: a"
"with the primary intention being for there to be no direct line of sight between male and female worshippers, following a Qur'anic injunction toward men and women each lowering their gazes (Qur'an 24:30–31). The prayer commences with the imam saying ""Allahu akbar"" out loud. For the five daily prayers, the imam would read the surah fatiha and a following section of the quran out loud only for the first two rakats of Fajr, Maghrib and Isha. To move between positions, the imam would say ""Allahu akbar"" out loud, such as when going to the bowing position, except when standing up"
"circumstances. The prayers are recited in the Arabic language, and consist of verses from the Quran. The prayers are done with the chest in direction of the kaaba though in the early days of Islam, they were done in direction of Jerusalem. The act of supplicating is referred to as dua. A Mosque is a place of worship for Muslims, who often refer to it by its Arabic name ""masjid"". A large mosque for gathering for Friday prayers or Eid prayers are called masjid jāmi. Although the primary purpose of the mosque is to serve as a place of prayer,"
"Maghrib prayer The Maghrib prayer ( """", '""sunset prayer""), prayed just after sunset, is the fourth of five obligatory daily prayers (""salat"") performed by practicing Muslims. The formal daily prayers of Islam comprise different numbers of units, called ""rakat"". The Maghrib prayer has three obligatory (""fard"") rak'at and two recommended ""sunnah"" and two non-obligatory ""nafls"". The first two fard rak'ats are prayed aloud by the Imam in congregation (the person who misses the congregation and is offering prayer alone is not bound to speak the first two rak'ats aloud), and the third is prayed silently. To be considered valid ""salat"","
"do not have minarets, the ""adhan"" is called instead from inside the mosque or somewhere else on the ground. The ""Iqâmah"" (), which is similar to the ""adhan"" and said immediately before the start of prayer, is usually not said from the minaret even if a mosque has one. A ""miḥrāb"" (), also spelled as ""mehrab"" is a semicircular niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the ""qiblah"" (, the direction of the Kaaba) in Mecca, and hence the direction that Muslims should face when praying. The wall in which a ""mihrab"" appears is thus the """"qibla"" wall."""
"Müezzin mahfili The müezzin mahfili (Turkish), or in Arabic known as مكبرية (""Mukabariyah"") is a special raised platform in a mosque, opposite to the minbar, where the muezzin carries out his duties to call for prayer and chants in response to the imam's prayers. Not all mosques have this as it is not a mandatory requirement for a mosque. In mosques without a ""müezzin mahfili"", the muezzin calls for prayer and does his duties behind to place of the imam beside with other worshippers. Mosques which have a ""muezzin mehfili"" include the grand mosque in Mecca (Masjid al Haram) and"
"the mosque, """"Tahiyyatul masjid"""" may be performed; this is to pay respects to the mosque. Every Muslim entering the mosque is encouraged to perform these two rakats. Prayer in (""jama'ah"") is considered to have more social and spiritual benefit than praying by oneself. When praying in congregation, the people stand in straight parallel rows behind one person who conduct the prayer, called imam, and face the qibla. The imam is usually chosen to be a scholar or the one who has the best knowledge of the Qur'an, preferably someone who has memorised it (a ""hafiz""). In the first row behind"
"Jama Masjid Jama Masjid (), also spelled Jame Mosque, Jami Masjid, Jameh Mosque, Jamia Masjid, or Jomeh Mosque, refers to the main mosque, of a town, city, area or village, which hosts the special Friday noon prayers and, in case there is no allocated open space (Musallah or Eidgah) available or nearby, the Eid prayers. These are sometimes called Congregational mosques or Friday mosques. The term ""Jama Masjid"" or ""Jame Masjid"" comes from Persian ""Masjed-e Jame"" (), from , meaning ""congregational mosque"" (in Arabic, the term is simplified to ""جَامِع ""Jāmi‘""""). In non-Arab Muslim nations, the word ""jāmi‘"" (""that which"
"Sujud Sujūd (, ), or sajdah (, ), is an Arabic word meaning prostration to God ( ""Allah"") in the direction of the Kaaba at Mecca which is usually done during the daily prayers (""salat""). While in sujud, a Muslim is to praise and glorify Allah. The position involves having the forehead, nose, both hands, knees and all toes touching the ground together. Sujud (prostration) is one of the main pillars of daily prayer in Islam. A single act of sujud is called a sajdah (plural ""sajadāt""). Muslims do sujud several times in each prayer, depending on the number of"
"Mihrab Mihrab ( ', pl. ') is a semicircular niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the ""qibla""; that is, the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca and hence the direction that Muslims should face when praying. The wall in which a ""mihrab"" appears is thus the """"qibla"" wall"". ""Mihrab"" should not be confused with the ""minbar"", which is the raised platform from which an Imam (leader of prayer) addresses the congregation. The mihrab is located to the left of the minbar. The word is derived from Iranian mythology, as described in the ""History"" section below. The word"
"Imam of Friday Prayer romyah ingraham gr 8 1220 yrs old The Imam of Friday Prayer (Arabic: امام صلاة الجمعة) or Imam Jom'a (Jumu'ah) is the person who conducts the Friday prayer and preaches related sermons. The Imams of Friday Prayer are expected to be distinguished for their intellect ('Aql), faith, and rightfulness. Traditionally, a Friday prayer 'Imam' is required to be male and a legitimate child. Moreover, it is recommended (Mustahab) that the Imam be eloquent, brave, and watchful on prayer times, and also true to his speech. There are many unanimous rulings (Ahkam) between Islamic denominations regarding the"
"the call for prayers. Muhammad preferred the call better than the use of bells (as used by the Christians) and horns (as by the Jews). During the Friday prayer ""(Salat Al Jumu'ah)"", there is one adhan but some Sunni Muslims increase it to two adhans; the first is to call the people to the mosque, the second is said before the Imam begins the ""khutbah"" (sermon). Just before the prayers start, someone amongst the praying people recites the ""iqama"" as in all prayers. The basis for this is that at the time of the Caliph Uthman he ordered two adhans"
"of all daily prayers; and preacher ""(khatib)"" of the sermon or ""khutba"" of the obligatory congregational prayer at midday every Friday. Although either duty can be performed by anyone who is regarded as qualified by the congregation, at most well-established mosques ""imam khatib"" is a permanent part-time or full-time position. He may be elected by the local community, or appointed by an outside authority – ""e. g.,"" the national government, or the waqf which sustains the mosque. There is no ordination as such; the only requirement for appointment as an ""imam khatib"" is recognition as someone of sufficient learning and"
"occasions of preaching are described as ""dars"" (a lesson) or ""waz"" (an admonition), and their formats differ accordingly. The ""khutbah"" originates from the practice of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, who used to deliver words of exhortation, instruction, or command at gatherings for worship in the mosque, which consisted of the courtyard of his house in Medina. Though khutba isn't mentioned directly in the Qur'an, one passage uses the word ""khutubah"" when referring to Qit'aal. (Al-Baqara:216) After the conquest of Mecca, Muhammad presented himself as a khatib to the city in AD 630. The first four caliphs, and the Ummayads caliphs"